TikTok Launches ‘Device Management’ to Help Users Stay Safe Online

TikTok, world’s leading short video platform, today announced the launch of ‘Device Management’, its latest safety feature that enables users to have complete control of their account. With safety being a key priority at TikTok, the launch of the device management feature is a part of TikTok’s ongoing safety initiative.

Using this feature, TikTok users will be able to end sessions or remove their accounts from other devices from within the TikTok app to better manage their safety of their account. This feature will help avoid the misuse of user accounts.

TikTok constantly promotes a safe and positive app experience for its over 200 million users in India by offering them in-app tools and educational content to equip them with all the information they need to have the best possible experience while showcasing their creativity. The new feature further empowers them to manage their online presence in a wise and safe way and choose the sessions they want to end.

TikTok’s ongoing commitment to online safety in India

Device Management feature is an addition to TikTok’s existing suite of 13 industry leading safety features, which are designed to protect our Indian users. Features like age gate, restricted mode, screen time management, comments filter and safety centre are helping users to safely showcase their creative expression through their videos.

Furthermore, as part of ongoing education for users, TikTok has released a series of educational videos in Hindi and English to help our users understand and learn the workings of our industry leading 14 safety features. The video is curated to be fun and easy to understand with useful information on safety guidelines and tools for our Indian users.

As a platform that celebrates trends and embraces diversity, TikTok has become the preferred platform for expression, given its lowered boundaries for sharing, creating, discovering — all made easy on mobile of over 200 million Indian users.

As it continues to nurture its growing diverse global community, TikTok will continue to launch new tools and initiatives to support the creation of a positive and safe app environment, where users can express themselves and have fun. For more information about TikTok’s safety efforts, please visit: https://www.TikTok.com/safety/.